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Life360's new QR pet tag costs $7.99 once, while Pet GPS adds live tracking and escape alerts with a paid membership. Here's where each fits. The post Life360’s $8 Pet Tag vs Pet GPS: What Each One Does appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s new Mac Studio pairs M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips with up to 512GB of unified memory, targeting demanding local AI and creative workloads. The post Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra appeared first on TechRepublic.

Fitbit’s founders have launched Luffu Link, a $300 wearable that uses health sensors, LTE and AI to help families monitor health and safety. The post Fitbit’s Founders Have a New Wearable, But It’s Not Really for Fitness appeared first on TechRepublic.

Several Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches face software-support cutoffs in 2026. Here’s what ends, what may continue and when to upgrade. The post Apple, Google and Samsung Watches Are Reaching Software Support Cutoffs appeared first on TechRepublic.

Kobo, BOOX, and NOOK give Kindle buyers more choices for library borrowing, EPUB support, color screens, note-taking, and multiple ebook stores. The post 5 Best Kindle Alternatives in 2026 After Amazon’s Price Hike appeared first on TechRepublic.

Amazon's latest device repricing hits Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and eero buyers, but some retailers may still have devices at their previous prices. The post Amazon Just Raised Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV Prices: Here’s What Costs More appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature self-healing Gorilla Armor designed to recover from minor scratches. Here’s what the rumor means for buyers. The post Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Get Self-Healing Glass: Everything We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic.

Sony raises the Xperia 10 VIII to £549 while retaining much of the Xperia 10 VII's hardware. Here's what changed and what stayed the same. The post Sony Xperia 10 VIII Launches at £549 With Few Hardware Changes appeared first on TechRepublic.

Compare Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel software support, Android updates, security patches, and long-term value to see which phones age better. The post Samsung vs Google Software Support: Which Android Phones Age Better? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple offers longer advertised ANC playback per charge, while Samsung gives Galaxy and Android users more sound controls and phone flexibility. The post AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: Which Pair Should You Buy? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Taiwan indicted nine people, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff, over an alleged scheme that diverted restricted AI servers to customers in China. The post Taiwan Indicts Nine Over Alleged Nvidia AI Server Smuggling to China appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung’s One UI 9 puts warranty checks, diagnostics, repair estimates, and service booking in Settings on the latest Galaxy foldables. The post Samsung One UI 9 Puts Warranty Checks and Repair Support Right in Settings appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 take different approaches to productivity, portability, durability, and everyday use. The post Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold8: Which $1,900 Foldable Is Better for Work? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Oura faces a proposed class action challenging its sleep-tracking accuracy claims, raising broader questions about how wearables present estimated health data. The post Oura Ring’s AI Sleep-Tracking Claims Face Legal Scrutiny in Proposed Class Action appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could bring a 7.8-inch display, dual 48MP cameras, new iOS 27 layouts, and pricing around $2,000. Here’s what we know so far. The post Apple iPhone Ultra: Price, Features, and What We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic.

NUS, DayOne, and Cortical Labs have deployed a 20-unit biological computing rack in Singapore using living human neurons alongside silicon hardware. The post Singapore Switches On Biological Computing Rack With Living Human Neurons appeared first on TechRepublic.

UK cinemas are considering restrictions on Meta smart glasses over piracy and privacy concerns, raising questions about accessibility and recording. The post Meta Smart Glasses Under Fire: UK Cinemas Consider New Restrictions appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach. The post Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait appeared first on TechRepublic.

Waymo reveals custom 5nm AI chips built to process sensor data inside its robotaxis as the company scales its autonomous driving fleet. The post Alphabet’s Waymo Unveils Custom Silicon to Power Its Next-Gen Robotaxis appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung will unveil a new Galaxy S26 device Aug. 27, with leaks pointing to the Galaxy S26 FE, a $799 price and several flagship features. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: The Next Phone Reveal Is Almost Here appeared first on TechRepublic.